A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4479188 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481300 epoch_slot_no: 10100 block_no: 4479011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3370 time: 2020-07-27 05:51:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7a087745a0cf010424f88933e5204da3dd75d14507b4063b0622a9888a3584Block Operator
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